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This is a pool recruitment for various opportunities across the Department’s Strategic Reform division at Levels 4 and 5. We are a flexible employer and are open to full time or part time arrangements!
We have vacancies to fill immediately and may contact you to progress your application before the closing date.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Meet our high performing team!
About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
Our offices are conveniently located within the Perth CBD close to cafes and the shopping precinct. Public transport is only a hop, skip and a jump away for an easy commute. As part of our team, you will also enjoy:
- Access to flexible working arrangements, including working from home
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 days additional public sector holidays
- 15 days personal leave per annum
- 10.5% superannuation, full employer contribution
About the roles
The Strategic Reform division advises the State Government on law and justice issues, sets the strategic direction for reforms to the criminal and civil justice systems, and leads the development of strategies to address Aboriginal over-representation in the justice system. Our work includes:
- Facilitating the amendment of legislation to reform criminal and civil law and procedure.
- Developing policy initiatives to improve justice-related outcomes for the community, with a particular emphasis on improved outcomes for Aboriginal people.
- Carrying out reviews, evaluation, and research to recommend improvements to, and future directions for, policy, legislation, and services.
- Providing data and analysis to support making the justice system more efficient, equitable and effective.
- Implementing complex justice reform projects to reduce reoffending and enhance community and victim safety.
Directorates with current vacancies include:
Legislative Services
The Legislative Services Directorate coordinates and develops legal policy and legislative projects, in support of the Attorney General and Minister for Corrective Services policy and legislative agendas. If you are interested in taking new laws through Parliament this one is for you!
Strategic Policy and Projects
The Strategic Policy and Projects Directorate oversees the development and delivery of strategic policy, projects, and other key reforms. Strategic Policy works collaboratively across the Department and with other Government agencies to provide policy advice and support on whole-of-Government responses to issues including family and domestic violence, elder abuse, mental health, youth offending, housing and homelessness, and disability. If you are keen to find solutions to complex social policy problems this is the right role!
Aboriginal Justice Transformation
The Aboriginal Justice Transformation Directorate provides specialist cultural advice and delivers dedicated programs, services, and initiatives for Aboriginal people, aligned with the Department’s objective of providing high quality and accessible justice services in a manner that is equitable, responsive, and relevant to Aboriginal people. The Directorate also provides strategic advice to contribute to the achievement of improved justice outcomes for Aboriginal people, working with other agencies and at the national level to deliver on Closing the Gap targets. If you are passionate about systemic change to address the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in contact with the justice system, we encourage you to apply!
About you
We are looking for dynamic and passionate policy practitioners who have the knowledge and experience to contribute to the development and implementation of legislative and policy reform, and who:
- Have proven experience in social and/or legal policy analysis, implementation and review, with research, analytical and engagement skills.
- Can demonstrate their ability to influence diverse and multiple stakeholders to achieve results.
- Can establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Have demonstrated communication skills, structuring messages clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing.
- Have demonstrated ability in supporting strategic projects and initiatives to deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the various attached Job Description Forms for further information about the requirements of the available positions. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV that demonstrates your suitability against the Job related requirements contained in the Job Description Form
- Please include contact details of two referees,with at least one being your current or recent direct supervisor, in your CV.
- A statement (no more than two pages) outlining why you are interested in working with us and what skills and expertise you will bring to our team.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
When you apply we will ask you which position(s) and directorate(s) you are interested in working in. The selection panel will take your preferences into consideration when assessing your application.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 18 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities however, an appointment is not guaranteed. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Applications will be considered at various stages over the recruitment period for multiple opportunities.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 may apply to some positions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy, please contact Louise Koyd, Executive Manager on (08) 9264 1221 for a confidential discussion.
